Athlete Guide

SRAM Circuit Races

USA Cycling Category Changes Information-Click here

Important Race Information for Athletes

On-line registration closes at 12 midnight PST Sunday April 12, 2009 On-site registration opens at 12 noon PST Wednesday April 15, 2009 Click HERE for results

Friday, Saturday April 17-18, 2009

Circuit racers will experience the thrill of riding the Laguna Seca Raceway with thousands of fans cheering them on. The course includes a challenging 300-foot climb and an awe-inspiring descent down the world-famous Corkscrew. This event is part of the NCNCA BAR Series and the Lance Armstrong Junior Olympic Series.

• Entry fee: $40 (add $20 late fee after March 15, 2009)
• Entry fee includes an Athlete Hospitality Bag plus a four day Festival Pass valued at $30.  Parking is FREE all week.

On-site Registration and Packet Pick-up Hours

Wednesday 12 noon to 6 pm
Thursday, Friday 6 am to 6 pm

NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION - NO EXCEPTIONS

Circuit Race distance or duration by Category

Men's Categories

Category Pro 1/2 and U 23 Men     70 miles

Category 3 Men                                 90 minutes

Category 4 Men                                 60 minutes

Category 5 Men                                 50 minutes

Category 1/2/3 Masters Men 35+   90 minutes

Category 1/2/3 Masters Men 45+  90 minutes

Category 4 Masters Men 35+         60 minutes

Category 4 Masters Men 45+         60 minutes

Category 5 Masters Men 35+         50 minutes

Category 5 Masters Men 45+       50 minutes

Masters Men 55+ ALL CATEGORIES 60 minutes

Junior Men 15-16                            50 minutes

Junior Men 17-18                            50 minutes

Women' Categories

Category Pro 1/2 Women              50 miles

Category 3 Women                         60 minutes

Category 4 Women                         50 minutes

Masters Women 35+ ALL CATEGORIES 60 minutes

Junior Women ALL CATEGORIES   50 minutes

 

Important Registration Information:

• NO SAME-DAY REGISTRATION. YOU MUST REGISTER THE DAY PRIOR TO YOUR RACE DAY by 6 pm.
• Pre-Registered athletes can pick-up numbers up to one hour before race start times.
• USA Cycling sanctioned. Riders must present a current USA Cycling license at registration.
• Cat 5 racers MUST purchase a USA Cycling one-day or possess an annual license when registering onsite . Please allow for extra time at Athlete Registration.
• For information about USA Cycling licensing requirements- click here.
• No phone or faxed entries will be accepted.
• You must enter online or onsite on a first-come, first-serve basis.
• Competitor age is determined by the age of the rider on Dec. 31, 2009.
• ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS.

General Event Rules:

• Category 5 fields are limited. Please register early. In the case of small fields, categories/classes may be combined.
• All participants will sign a waiver/release form at registration. Those racers under 18 years old will require a parent's or guardian's signature - who must be present at Athlete Registration. 
• ANSI or Snell approved helmets required for all events.
• Race numbers may not be cut, folded, altered or defaced in any way.
• All USA Cycling apply - this event is USA Cycling sanctioned.
• Sorry, no pets allowed at the event or in the camping areas. (per regulation of the Monterey County Parks Department).
• Merchandise orders can be picked up at Athlete Hospitality and merchandise pick-up hours may be very different than those of Athlete Registration.
• All information in this program is subject to change. Please verify start times and other critical event issues when checking in at registration.
• ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS.

Awards Information:

• Medals will be awarded 5 deep in all race categories and merchandise prizes may be awarded in some categories.
• Awards presentations on the Main  Awards Stage approximately one hour after race finish.
• All protests must be filed with the designated PROTEST OFFICIAL within 15 minutes of preliminary TOP TEN Awards results posting. Complete preliminary results will be posted, within three hours of competition completion, onsite on or near the Main Awards Stage and available on www.seaotterclassic.com on Monday April 20, 2009.
• All signed, official TOP TEN results are FINAL - NO EXCEPTIONS. 
• VERY IMPORTANT - After competition day, only protests outside of the TOP TEN MAY be accepted, and results MAY be adjusted up until the FINAL Official posting on or before Friday, April 24, 2009.
• Athletes must be in attendance at the Awards Ceremony to accept prizes.
• Complete FINAL Official results will be posted and made available on www.seaotterclassic.com no later than Friday April 24, 2009.
• Awards will not be mailed - NO EXCEPTIONS.
• Click here for the Pro prize list payout.

Circuit Race Event Schedule, Laps, and Distances

4-Day Event Schedule

Course Maps